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#83389F color code is #83389F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #83389f.

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#83389F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #83389F is 0.1016. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.93:1 against white and 3.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#83389F on white6.93:1AA
The quick brown fox
#83389F on black3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #83389F6.93:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #83389F3.03:1AA Large

#83389F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #83389F?+
The hex code for #83389F is #83389F. In RGB it's rgb(131, 56, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(284, 48%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #83389F?+
#83389F in RGB is (131, 56, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(131, 56, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #83389F?+
#83389F converts to CMYK(18%, 65%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #83389F.
Is #83389f a warm or cool color?+
#83389F (#83389F) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 284° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #83389f belong to?+
#83389F belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 284°, 48%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #83389f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#83389F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.93:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #83389f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #83389F (#83389F) is 526 C Pantone 526 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #83389F in design

Practical guidance for using #83389f (#83389F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #83389F (#83389F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #83389f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #83389F (#83389F) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#83389F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#83389F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #83389F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #83389f (#83389F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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